Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Funniest Show in Town at The Moment at The Palace Theatre

Steve Martin & Martin Shorts The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other. Martin and Shorts chemistry and timing on stage reflect a friendship forged over three decades which developed when they met for the first time on the set of the 1986 film Three Amigos. These two titans of comedy have been touring together since 2015 when they launched their first live show entitled A Very Stupid Conversation.

With very special guests Paul Shaffer and The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment follows Steve Martin & Martin Shorts celebrated sold-out tour An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life. The show was filmed for a Netflix special that earned rave reviews and garnered four Emmy nominations. Fueled by comedic precision and anchored in a lifelong friendship, Rolling Stone called the special wryly hip but unexpectedly touching, with the New York Times describing it as gleeful and satisfying.

The Palace Theatre adheres to all Connecticut State guidelines. Masks are optional for all vaccinated individuals. All those who are not fully vaccinated must wear masks. The theatre is located at 61 Atlantic Street in Stamford. Tickets for all performances may be purchased on palacestamford.org or by calling the box office at 203-325-4466.